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Math

This past week we focused on noticing numbers patterns, specifically how numbers increase when we add one, and how numbers decrease as we subtract one. Students should be able to start at one, add one more each time until they get to ten. They should also be able to start at ten, subtract one each time until they get to zero. If you choose to practice this at home with your child and notice they are having difficulties, encourage them to use their fingers for help. Our fingers serve as a great visual when we are learning these skills.

Reading

These past couple weeks we have been learning about the difference between realism and fantasy. As we read Jack and the Beanstalk this past week students did an amazing job pointing out examples of fantasy/make believe in the story. Ask your child to tell you what realism and fantasy mean, and see if they can give you examples fo each.

Misc.

Book Fair - The book fair beings this week. We will preview the book fair tomorrow as a class and students will have the opporunity to purchase books durcing school hours Tuesday-Thursday. The book fair will also be open at 8AM Thursday morning during Donuts with Grownups and later that night from 6-7 at Family Reading Night.

Donuts with Grownups - Thursday morning at 8AM, we invite parents and students to join us in the cafeteria for donuts, juice and a chance to purchase books from the book fair.

Family Reading Night - Family Reading Night will be Thursday night from 6-7. This a great event for the whole family with a read aloud, snack, craft and every student will get to pick a free book. The book fair will also be open if you would like to purchse books. Hope to see you there!